Disclosure: The Tripowin x 0DiBi: Vivace was provided by Linsoul for this review. Please read more about our product review disclosure here.

The Tripowin x 0DiBi: Vivace is a collaboration between Tripowin and South Korean audio reviewer/influencer 0DiBi. I’m not familiar with 0DiBi or his sound preferences, but I can already gather from the name of this IEM what type of tuning they are going for. Vivace means “lively” in Italian, so I’m expecting something with energy and musicality. At $29 USD, this is a budget-oriented IEM so it will have lots of competition, let’s get into it.

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• Tripowin x 0DiBi: Vivace IEM
• 1.2m Monocrystalline copper cable, 3.5mm termination
• 2 sets of S, M, L silicone ear tips (one narrow bore, one wide bore)
• Manual

At this price range accessories are fairly bare-bones. That being said, I appreciate the narrow and wide bore sets of silicone ear tips instead of simply giving you two sets of ear tips where the only difference is the color. The cable is also very good considering the price. It’s on the light and thinner side, but it’s sturdy, and even the connections are labeled L and R. I always appreciate labeling.

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The Vivace has either an understated or boring look to it. Personally, I think it looks great and minimalistic, not flashy at all. Some might prefer more color or splash, which is fine, but the Vivace is not that. The shell design is a smooth shiny black plastic, complemented by a silvery reflective faceplate. The left earphone has the Tripowin name embedded in it in small letters on the bottom, whereas the right earphone has 0DiBi’s logo.

One thing I definitely noticed is how light this IEM is, at just 4.1 grams per earphone. Light cable + light IEM = a very comfortable listening experience. Yes, these IEms are very comfortable, and being so light means you’re less likely to notice them or be bothered by them. The nozzle is on the shorter side, which caused me to move up from a small ear tip (my usual size) to a medium one in order to get a solid seal. Sound isolation isn’t the greatest when listening to the Vivace and I think it is due to the nozzle length and resulting seal, so keep that in mind if that’s important for you.

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The Tripowin x 0DiBi: Vivace uses a single 10mm titanium-coated PET dynamic driver (DD). The design of this driver allows for more weight reduction than your typical DD IEMs, which contributes to the overall light weight of these IEMs. It also increases the tensile strength for a more responsive sound that is tight, crisp and has lots of energy.

That’s the marketing talk, so how does it actually sound? Pretty close to that I would say. The bass is punchy, especially the mid-bass. It’s overall clean, but it does sound a little unrefined in more complex tracks that have a lot going on. It sounds thick and has lots of presence, especially in rock and pop music. Drums sound natural, but I would prefer more impact. Each hit doesn’t give the thump I’m expecting, especially on something like Led Zepplin’s When the Levee Breaks.

The midrange is vocal-focused as they are pushed forward. Male and female vocals sound fantastic, but I think male vocals in particular really have great body and weight. There’s some warmth in the midrange that I think helps with that. Instruments sound good with decent separation, but I noticed instruments such as guitars and pianos tend to get de-emphasized when more bass is present, losing a bit of crispness. Really only a problem in the more complex or busy tracks.

The treble is extremely polite, as if it goes out of its way to not offend. Never shouty or sibilant, but still detailed. It’s lively and energetic here, but you don’t get fatigued by it. There’s some roll-off in the upper treble where crispness and detail take a hit. Cymbal hits don’t sound as impactful and you tend to notice the lack of sparkle. Still, the non-fatiguing nature of the treble means you will be able to listen to the Vivace for long periods of time with little to no discomfort.

Soundstage is decent for an IEM in this price range. Not too intimate but sometimes you notice the lack of space, especially depth. Imaging is great on the Vivace, to the point where I had to try these for gaming to see if it’s viable. Playing Call of Duty multiplayer and Halo MCC (mainly Halo 3) multiplayer matches and yes, these can be good competitive gaming IEMs. The directionality is absolutely solid for pinpointing character movement and gunfire.

Overall, the Vivace has good technical performance with great imaging and a good enough soundstage. The sound profile is closer to a U shape, with a very polite and fatigue-free listening experience. Most music genres sound good, though classical, rock, instrumental, and acoustic music greatly excel here. They are easy to drive, no amp or dongle DAC is required here.

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The Tripowin x 0DiBi: Vivace doesn’t reinvent anything here, or offer any stunning innovations. Audiophiles who already have a few IEMs probably won’t be getting anything new here, but newcomers to the hobby should definitely be interested in the Vivace. It offers an affordable entry point while offering good technical performance, and an accessible sound profile. I’d also classify these as good travel IEMs due to the lightweight and understated look. For $29 USD it’s hard to beat what is offered here, though for $20 more you could get something like the InAwaken Dawn-Ms for better bass and more detailed treble performance. The Vivace is a good starting point though for those looking to get into IEMs for use with most music genres, as well as gaming.

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